Mr. and Mrs. James Finelli

Mr. and Mrs. James Finelli, Dunmore, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday. They were married Aug. 8, 1964, in St. Anthony’s Church, Dunmore, by Monsignor William A. Crotti.

Mrs. Finelli is the former Rosemarie Banno, daughter of the late Charles and Rose Banno. She was employed by Dunmore Tax Office.

Mr. Finelli is the son of the late Joseph and Rachel Finelli. He retired from the Scranton Sewer Authority.

The couple also retired from Finelli’s Restaurant, a family business they operated for more than 48 years.

The couple has two daughters, Rachel Yzkanin and husband, John, Peckville; and Rosemary Santarsiero and husband, Joseph, Dunmore. They also have two granddaughters, Alexandra and Olivia Santarsiero.

They marked the occasion with a family dinner and family vacation.

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